The High Point University men's golf team finished sixth out of 13 teams at the Wofford Invitational in Spartanburg, S.C. Redshirt-sophomore James Hassell led the Panthers with a final round of 5-under-par, securing a top-10 finish. Coach Logan Davis praised the team's effort and consistency, highlighting their improvement since a previous tournament in Tennessee. The performance was a strong indicator of the team's readiness for the upcoming Big South Conference Championship after seeing multiple conference opponents. The team will continue their preparations as they aim for the conference title at the end of April.

By the Numbers
  • James Hassell shot a collegiate-best 66 in the final round, finishing 2-under for the tournament, good for 9th place out of 88 golfers.
  • Burch Harrison recorded 11 birdies and finished in 20th place with a score of +1.
State of Play
  • The Panthers shot a total score of 865 (+13) over the three-day tournament.
  • Hassell had the most eagles in the field, with three total during the tournament.
What's Next

High Point will compete in the Big South Conference Championship from April 26-29 in Fripp Island, S.C., where the goal will be to secure the conference title.

Bottom Line

The Panthers’ strong finish at the Wofford Invitational sets a positive tone for the upcoming Big South Conference Championship, emphasizing their potential to succeed against familiar conference rivals.